[Portal hypertension]
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1Kantonsspital Uri, Altdorf.
Praxis
|May 9, 1995
Abstract:
Portal hypertension is a frequent and dangerous consequence of chronic liver diseases. The most important complications are ascites and variceal bleeding. In this article new pathophysiological theories of portal hypertension are reviewed. In addition, the prophylactic and therapeutic management of variceal bleeding are discussed.